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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources